Bluegrass Pug Run 5K
Bluegrass Pug Run 5K is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Louisville, KY.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (41 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the GREAT PUG RUN 5K on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 9am at Iroquois Park in Louisville, KY. Come join in the fun of this "doggie friendly" race which welcomes all paces of runners and walkers. Enjoy the beauty of Iroquois Park while helping raise money and awareness for the Bluegrass Pug Rescue.
Only fixed length (no retractable) leashes for all dogs please! Strollers are allowed as the course is on the paved pedestrian path.
Benefiting: Bluegrass Pug Rescue (www.bluegrasspugrescue.org)
Bluegrass Pug Rescue's mission is to rescue abused, abandoned, homeless unwanted, sick or injured Pugs, rehabilitate them and place them into loving, permanent adoptive homes in Kentucky and surrounding areas. We strive to educate the public about the Pug dog breed including its personality, special needs, and care. We provide needed medical care and spay or neuter operations for all of the Pugs that come into our rescue.
Stay Hydrated & Stay Safe
This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup.
Course Description
The Start/Finish line will be near the amphitheater.
See Course Map Below, Link to GPX file is here.
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be on-site near pavilion prior to race start. Please plan to pick-up your race packet with enough time to allow for pinning your bib before race start.
Parking--ARRIVE EARLY & CARPOOL
We ask that you plan to arrive early for parking. Carpool as much as possible. We want to be respectful of the parks so we are able to have many more great events in the future. Carpooling is preferred to make space for everyone planning to participate. If you are planning to run with a friend, we encourage carpooling.
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Louisville Wfo, 8 mi from the venue.
About Louisville, KY
City Elevation
537 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Bluegrass Pug Run 5K
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Bluegrass Pug Run 5K
Oct 31, 2026